The Rustman - NEW photos!

[DeadBolt89]

I've already posted pics of my Basman in the gallery section but I am planning major changes so I opened this thread.

What I started with:

... then:

... and now:

What I've planed next:
- frame gets a nice rust cover and then Hammerite clearcoat with green and golden flakes
- For the wheelset I’m planning a polished 24“ x 65 mm rim with drum brake for the front and a also polished 24“ x 80 mm rim with either an SRAM Automatix hub or a Centrix 3-speed hub.
- The saddle will be changed for a dark green Brooks B17 Special.
- And for the handlebars I’ll use a small apehanger with green glitter grips.

 

[KC so-cal]

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Looking good, gotta love those Basmans cant wait to see it finished

 

[jackdaw]

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I like the rust/glitter clear idea. I'll be looking for it.

 

[iven]

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I like the rust/glitter clear idea. I'll be looking for it.

yeah i like the sound of that too..
i wanna see how this one turns out

 

[DeadBolt89]

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Work ... uhm rust in progress. :mrgreen:

The bike is disassebled and the frame now rests on our balcony. I put some salt water on the frame to speed up the whole process ... seems to work very well.

I've also ordered the metal flakes today: original Ed Roth Trippin' Mind Splitter and Bong Water Green.

 

[Houndog]

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Green and rusty awesome!! A perfect UGV bike!!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

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Bong water GREEN??? Bong water goes from clear to brown to black. No green involved.

I saw a documentary on this... :wink:

 

[user 135]

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Bong water GREEN??? Bong water goes from clear to brown to black. No green involved.

I saw a documentary on this... :wink:

http://www.amazon.com/Roth-Metal-Flake- ... B0082LIBUA

 

[outskirtscustoms]

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Bong water GREEN??? Bong water goes from clear to brown to black. No green involved.

I saw a documentary on this... :wink:

http://www.amazon.com/Roth-Metal-Flake- ... B0082LIBUA

I know I was just making a joke. Also it is cheaper from the official site
http://www.rothmetalflake.com/flake/tri ... flake.html

 

[DeadBolt89]

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Very small update:

I checked the frame some minutes ago and the rust is growing really fast, compared to yesterday there is about 3 times as much rust on the frame.

If this rate stays constant I would be able to paint the frame next week.

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

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Pee on it.



lol, seriously. It will get ya rust. Just don't do it on the porch. hahaha

 

[outskirtscustoms]

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Another method that is a little less gross than urine would be to spray it in muriatic acid (plumbers acid) then spray with hydrogen peroxide. It will practically rust before your eyes. Just be careful and do it OUTSIDE and wear GLOVES as muriatic acid is some wicked stuff with a very strong smell. Then when done don't forget to wash it with baking soda water to neutralize the acid.

 

[DeadBolt89]

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I'm fine with the salt water, works really good.

The "evolution of rust" over the past few days:

the start

day 1

day 4

day 5

 

[iven]

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uhhh........

 

[iven]

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what are you 'Patina-ing it with?
you should try to mix up some salt/water and put it into an empty spray bottle and coat frame with it..
i have natural patina that looks pretty old on this bike i have raw, i was ridin it out near ocean and such, ill get pics up later..

 

[DeadBolt89]

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what are you 'Patina-ing it with?
you should try to mix up some salt/water and put it into an empty spray bottle and coat frame with it..
i have natural patina that looks pretty old on this bike i have raw, i was ridin it out near ocean and such, ill get pics up later..

I'm using a paint brush. The idea with the spray bottle is great, thanks!

 

[DeadBolt89]

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Started building the wheelset:

 

[iven]

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those is some pretty fine lookin wheels 8)

 

[DeadBolt89]

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Thank you!

The frame is almost completely covered with rust... I think I can start painting on saturday or sunday...

 

[Doormandean]

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Wow, I can't believe people have to work to get stuff rusty, over here in the UK, if I leave metal in my garage overnight it starts going rusty! :shock: